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Disney will release the sequel to “Mary Poppins” after half a century after the first film

Disney выпустит продолжение "Мэри Поппинс" спустя полвека после первого фильма

Studio Walt Disney announced the release date for the continuation of his classic film “Mary Poppins” — the sequel will be in theaters December 25, 2018, according to Variety. The company also released the names of the performers: Emily blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The painting was called “Mary Poppins comes back” (Mary Poppins Returns).

For his work on the musical fairy tale will take the same team that worked on the disney musical “into the woods…” where one of the roles is also played by blunt. Director appointed Rob Marshall, producers will perform John Deluca and Marc Platt.

The script will be written by David Magee based on the books by British writer Pamela Travers, who came out after “Mary Poppins” and the story of grown-up heroes.

The Disney Studio announced the restart of a popular film in September 2015. Among the contenders for the role of Mary Poppins was also known as Anne Hathaway and Anna Kendrick.

The original tape in 1964 about the nanny-the sorceress has gained immense popularity in the U.S. she earned in hire more than $ 100 million with a budget of 6 million. Adaptation has received five awards “Oscar”. One of them went to leading lady Julie Andrews.

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